Conditions at Madalena do Mar in August
August: Small but Pristine
August remains squarely in the low season, with an average swell of 4.6ft (1.4m) and a period of 9.1s. The swell distribution is almost split between NNE (33.0%) and NNW (33.5%), with N adding another 18.0% and NW 8.2%. These are mostly short-period, locally-generated north-north-east waves rather than proper Atlantic groundswell, so shape at the SSW-facing beach is very inconsistent. What August lacks in size, though, it makes up for in conditions: ideal offshore wind hits 58%, the highest of the entire year, with NNE (38.1%), NE (29.5%) and NNW (11.5%) combining to make the ocean look like a lake. The water temp peaks at 23.2°C, while the air averages 22.6°C and rain is a negligible 0.28mm/day. This is the time for a summer board, sunscreen and mushy but perfectly clean waves.
Average Spot conditions at Madalena do Mar in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Madalena do Mar during August. Based on historical data, there is a % probability of groundswell occurring this month. The chart below provides a detailed breakdown of the average wave height distribution, offering deep insights into the swell quality and surf potential you can expect at Madalena do Mar for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Madalena do Mar for August. Our analysis shows that favorable offshore or side-shore winds coincide with surfable swell approximately % of the time. The accompanying graph illustrates the average size distribution of waves during these optimal wind windows at Madalena do Mar.